Sustainable Bags Made from Upcycled Saris

I was a Sari creates consciously crafted bags made from upcycled saris, designed to be functional, beautiful, and one of a kind. Pre-loved textiles are transformed into everyday bags that combine practicality, personality, and sustainable design.

The collection includes shopping bags, totes, travel accessories, pouches, and clutches — all handcrafted by women artisans in Mumbai. Each bag is thoughtfully designed to support modern life while reducing textile waste.

Ethical Bags Handcrafted by Women Artisans in India

All I was a Sari bags are handmade by skilled women artisans in Mumbai using pre-loved sari fabrics.
By working with existing textiles, the brand supports ethical craftsmanship while extending the life of richly patterned materials.

Upcycled Sari Bags Designed for Everyday Use

From lightweight reusable shopping bags to spacious work totes, quilted laptop sleeves, travel organizers, and evening clutches, each piece is designed for daily use and versatility.
Durable construction and thoughtful details make these bags practical companions for work, errands, travel, gifting, and celebrations.

Sustainable Bags Rooted in Circular Craftsmanship

Every bag begins with a sari that already exists.
Through upcycling, I was a Sari reimagines forgotten fabrics into reusable, long-lasting bags, supporting a circular approach to design without compromising function or aesthetics.

One-of-a-Kind Totes, Pouches, and Clutches

Natural variations in colour, print, and texture are part of the process.
No two bags are ever the same — each piece is uniquely patterned and crafted to reflect the history of the sari it was made from.